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Quality Assurance Manager – Injection Molding Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI at Erwin Quarder Inc.
The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of over 26,000 members, representing 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians and executives.
The Television Academy recognizes excellence among its peers with the Emmy award, culminating in the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast each fall. The Television Academy also produces several other awards shows and a variety of activities and events for its members throughout the year. These events are featured across the Academy’s digital platforms and in its award-winning emmy magazine.
Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, College Television Awards and Summit, Student Internship Program, and the Media Educators Conference, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, optional retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; generous vacation, sick and personal days; and much more.
At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. It is our belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, family care status, sexual orientation, and beliefs. If you have the skills, the passion to make an impact in the television industry and enjoy an enthusiastic work environment where differences of opinion and diverse backgrounds are respected and welcomed, then we want to hear from you!
As a condition of employment, the Academy will require all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but reasonable accommodations may be considered. It is the Television Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Television Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
QA Lead, Temp to Hire
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate ranging from $30 to $36. The role reports directly to the Vice President of IT and requires onsite work three days a week, with the schedule subject to change.
Summary of Position
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Lead and tester to oversee the testing process of multiple digital initiatives across the organization. This role combines focuses on quality assurance and requires expertise in managing digital project test plans & scripts, conducting hands-on testing across multiple platforms to identify and resolve issues before deployment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance & Testing:
Conduct manual testing on digital platforms, including Web, iOS, tvOS, Android, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, and LG applications.
Provide application testing support for Online Voting platforms to ensure security, reliability, and usability.
Execute End-to-End (E2E) testing, identifying and documenting bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
Perform video quality control (QC) checks, ensuring proper playback, buffering, and resolution across streaming platforms.
Ensure that all bugs and issues are logged efficiently, completely, and informatively in issue-tracking systems.
Work closely with developers and stakeholders to triage, prioritize, and resolve defects.
Continuously improve QA processes, implementing best practices to enhance product quality.
Project Management, only as needed:
Manage multiple digital initiatives, ensuring projects stay on track from kickoff to launch.
Define project timelines, set meetings, and track deliverables across teams.
Oversee and coordinate vendors and cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and project managers.
Track and escalate technical issues to the VP of IT and relevant stakeholders.
Analyze and report system performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
Ensure timely communication and alignment between internal teams and external vendors.
IT Support, only as needed:
Provide technical support to the Television Academy users via ticketing system, phone, e-mail, or in person, delivering solutions or escalating issues as needed.
Collaborate with other IT team members on various projects, including system upgrades, software rollouts, and infrastructure enhancements.
What We’re Looking For:
A Master Multi-Tasker: You can juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
A Natural Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, great presentation skills and a natural collaborator who doesn’t shy away from stakeholder management.
A Relationship Builder: You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, from executives and board members to donors and external partners.
A Problem-Solver: You anticipate challenges, take initiative, and proactively propose solutions.
What You Bring:
5+ years’ experience working on digital systems with a focus on QA and project management.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, manual testing, and issue tracking.
Hands-on experience testing web and OTT streaming applications.
Ability to identify and document bugs with clarity and precision.
Experience managing multiple vendors and digital teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Video streaming platform experience is a plus.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed during critical project phases.
4-year degree preferred.
Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.
Applicant must reside in Los Angeles metro area. Only qualified applicants that submit a resume with cover letter to: [email protected] will be considered.
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Title: Quality Assurance Manager – Injection Molding
Company: Erwin Quarder Inc.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
